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основа

Translation of основа

basis

Meaning of основа

Russian

то, на чём что-то строится или держится

English

the main part or foundation of something

basis

Transcription and pronunciation of основа

осно́ва

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[ɐsˈnovə]
In Latin letters
osnova

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  1. Honesty is the basis of their agreement.

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    Честность — основа их соглашения.

  2. This book is the basis of the film.

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    Эта книга — основа фильма.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between основа, база, основание, and фундамент

база
🇷🇺Russian

Conversational; common in на базе (on the basis of).

🇷🇺Russian

Formal: grounds, a reason, на основании.

B2common

Advanced: broader words

Ф
🇷🇺Russian
фундамент

Figurative: a solid base, like a house foundation.

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Questions about this word

What does основа mean?

the main part or foundation of something

How do you pronounce основа?

основа is pronounced [ɐsˈnovə], in Latin letters “osnova”.

How is основа used in a sentence?

Honesty is the basis of their agreement. Translation: Честность — основа их соглашения.

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